Underplayed Gems

Eternum EX (2018)

Eternum EX cover
Developer
Radin Games, Flynn's Arcade
Publisher
Flynn's Arcade
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a fast-paced, punishing retro arcade platformer with a pixelated aesthetic and old-school challenge

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What players say

Players see it as a faithful retro arcade homage, comparing it to Mario Bros, Pac-Man, Ghosts and Goblins, Bomb Jack, and Bubble Bobble. They praise the music, pixel art, and controls, but opinions split on difficulty: some find it frustratingly hard while others say the trailer oversells the challenge. A few report intermittent control failures and limited controller support on Mac.

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